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Wampum Shell 9mm Carved Flower Bead - 15-16 Inch Madre It is believed to increaseWampum is made from one of the hardest and most beautiful shells in the world: the Northern Quahog, a clam found along the New England coast. The white and purple layers of the shell create beautiful patterns. Only a small percentage of Wampum shells have deep layers of purple and are thick enough to make beads.